When Emily Chang interviewed venture capitalist Michael Moritz in 2015, she wasn’t trying to “trap” him. But when the Sequoia Capital then-chairman suggested that hiring more women might mean “lowering our standards,” he set off a firestorm — and gave Chang the idea for a book. That book, “Brotopia: Breaking Up the Boys’ Club of […]

As consumers, we like to think that we’re making a conscious decision when we buy from a certain brand, especially when it comes to something as personal as beauty products. But it turns out that 182 beauty companies fall under the massive umbrellas of seven huge manufacturers. Inspired by a similar graphic that shows all […]

A rocket more powerful than any other flying today is scheduled to blast off Tuesday for the first time, if all goes well. The Falcon Heavy is the latest advance from the rocket company SpaceX, and it’s a step toward the company’s goal of sending people to Mars. “The future is vastly more exciting and […]

Jennifer Lawrence took over the loudspeaker on a Delta flight from New Orleans to Los Angeles on Sunday. “Everybody, this is not the pilot speaking. This is Jennifer Lawrence,” the star said over the loudspeaker. She continued, asking the entire plane to chant “Fly Eagles Fly,” in support of the Philadelphia Eagles ahead of the Super Bowl. Although Lawrence was born […]

LOOKING AHEAD Team Mickey: Walt Disney Co. reports first-quarter results for fiscal 2018 on Tuesday. During the quarter, the company announced plans to acquire TV and movie assets from 21st Century Fox for $52.4 billion. The proposed acquisition includes Fox’s 20th Century Fox film division and TV studio, as well as its international and cable TV […]

It’s still too early to pack your bags for TRAPPIST-1. But two new studies probe the likely compositions of the seven Earth-sized worlds orbiting the cool, dim star, and some are looking better and better as places to live (SN: 3/18/17, p. 6). New mass measurements suggest that the septet probably have rocky surfaces and possibly thin atmospheres, researchers report […]

In all of the political maneuvering of the past year, much of the media neglected a critical economic story: business and industry have at last begun to invest actively in new equipment and production facilities, something they had failed to do so far in this recovery. This turn will help buoy overall growth rates in […]

If you’re worried about the effects of technology on kids, you’re not alone. The Center for Humane Technology, in partnership with nonprofit Common Sense, is launching a campaign called Truth About Tech to raise the alarm about how technologies like social media affect young minds. Tech companies “created the attention economy and are now engaged in […]

The White House is “concerned” about the fall on US stock markets after the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped by 1,175 points. The leading US stock market index closed down 4.6% at 24,345.75. The White House said: “We’re always concerned when the market loses any value but we’re also confident in the economy’s fundamentals.” The […]

“I always say to start with the shell of the house and then work your way into the fine details,” said interior designer Robin Strickler. The founder of Orange County-based interior design firm Design Works has a soft spot for finishing touches, but only after the “big picture” has been set. To begin, Strickler spoke […]